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Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine 2009 Jan-March ; 15 (1) :57-63
Clinical evaluation of coded ayurvedic compound drug in the management of Aamavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

Abstract
A number of popular preparations of Guggulu are being practised for the treatment of many vatavyadhis and other related disorders. Aamvata (Rheumatoid arthritis), is a ver troublesome disease found throughout the world. It is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder, which affects the joints of the body causing painful swelling in them. It makes life miserable and crippling due to unknown causation , claiming the maximum loss of humn working power. 109 cases along with involvement of joints having clinical features of Aamvata were selected and diagnosis was confirmed on the basis of proforma advocated by Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha. The study indicates significant improvement  in the clinical parameters, ESR, R.A. titre. Almost all cases whichever completed the treatment, improved from their signs and symptoms, therefore, the Ayurvedic compound drug Sunthi, Guggulu and Gondati (1:2:1) is found to be effective with no side effects and toxicity in the management of Aamvata.

DHARA ID: D002063


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